About this position
Description:
- Participates as a team member in support of the total peri-operative process.
- Participates as a functional team member in admitting and discharging patients in a safe and timely manner.
- Contributes to the QAPI process; identifies role and contributions to functional teams; participates in data collecting; collaborates with the team to identify opportunities to improve patient safety.
- Accepts changes in patient care assignments with a positive attitude and response.
- Documents pertinent patient information on the chart and other appropriate places and gives report to appropriate staff.
- Communicates effectively and educates the patient regarding the admission and discharge processes as they occur.
- Objectively evaluates suggestions and constructive criticism presented by administration, team leader, or team member and attempts to improve performance or seeks further guidance, as needed.
- Assists with inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in pre/post-operative areas. Has knowledge of supply locations, par levels, and ordering procedures.
- Is familiar with the pharmacy; where medications are stored and is knowledgeable of medications used in the facility.
- Maintains order and cleanliness of the pre/post-operative area.
- Performs thorough preoperative patient assessment required in the outpatient setting.
- Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and supports the patient’s right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
- Implements and documents preoperative care according to facility policy.
- Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate post-operative period.
- Organizes nursing activities efficiently; understands greeting the patient and circulating RN upon arrival to post-op is priority.
- Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered.
- Assures the discharge instructions are given and understood by patient and caregiver
- Assures patient has met facility discharge criteria prior to release from facility.
1. Current Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing
2. BLS certification
3. 1-year RN experience
4. Peri-operative nursing experience (preferred)
5. ENT and/or Ophthalmology experience (preferred)